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Chunky Monkey Smoothie

Mar 24, 2015 29 Comments

There’s only one reason I do not buy Ben and Jerry’s ice cream: I can eat a whole pint in one sitting! And I won’t share. Lucky for my sweet tooth I had a craving for Chunky Monkey ice cream and decided to recreate the flavors in a lower-calorie laden chunky monkey smoothie. It’s all about compromise [aka moderation] with favorite foods, right?!

Chunky Monkey Smoothie via @katieserbinski

Middle of the night feedings and mix and matched nap schedules for Joey and Anthony means that this Momma is pretty much running on empty. Lack of sleep = craving the sweets! Anyone else have that issue? Instead of opting for the whole pint of Ben and Jerry’s, I put my blender to work and came up with something that both fuels my day and satisfies my sweet tooth. Momma’s slurping on a chunky monkey smoothie!

Chunky Monkey Smoothie via @katieserbinski
Standard happenings when Mom is trying to take photos of her recipes…
Chunky Monkey Smoothie via @katieserbinski
Scary good. Right, Joey?!

It all starts with the perfect pairing of chocolate milk + walnuts. Both of these ingredients are packed with nutrients that not only taste delicious, but they also help to fuel any busy day. Which, believe me, as a parent of two little kiddos running on limited sleep, I need all the fuel I can get. And if FUEL tastes like this chunky monkey smoothie I’m eating as much of it as I can!

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Chunky Monkey Smoothie
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
3 mins
Total time
8 mins
 
Author: Katie Serbinski
Recipe type: Snack
Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 cup of chocolate milk
  • ½ cup of nonfat yogurt, plain
  • 1 cup of ice
  • 1 ripe banana
  • ¼ cup of walnuts
  • ¼ cup of chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth. Add more ice for desired consistency as needed.
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Because all ice cream flavors deserve to be transformed into a smoothie, which would you choose to recreate?!

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The classic Ben and Jerry's ice cream is recreated into a healthier snack-worthy chunky monkey smoothie recipe.

 

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Comments

  1. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    March 24, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Sienna is also becoming more interested in what I’m doing in the kitchen, so the photo bombs are happening more and more- so cute! This smoothie really does look like the perfect way to start your day! Can you whip me up a Rocky Road one next time 😉

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 24, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      Ahhhh!! Love that flavor too! I think Joey and Sienna could have a hilarious cooking show. Toddlers and Tots?!

  2. Christine says

    March 24, 2015 at 10:26 am

    We always have chocolate chips in the fridge…never thought to add them to a smoothie! Great idea!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 24, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      It’s a special treat!

  3. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says

    March 24, 2015 at 11:43 am

    This looks so yummy! I make mine with milk and add a little chocolate protein powder which we like. Johnny LOVES when he gets a peanut butter chocolate smoothie in the morning 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 24, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      Joey too!! I think our kiddos have a LOT in common! #1 being good cook momma’s!

  4. Megan says

    March 24, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Wow! I can’t wait to try this Chunky Monkey Smoothie with allergy-free ingredients. I bet chocolate almond or coconut milk and enjoy life chocolate.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 24, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      I’ve never had chocolate almond milk but it sounds delicious! And definitely a substitution!

  5. Heather Mason says

    March 24, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    yummy! I’m craving this now, Thanks Katie!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 24, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Heather!!

  6. Alana says

    March 24, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    this is precisely my issue. My son doesn’t sleep well so my regularly bad sweet tooth is even worse than usual, and my clothes are tighter as a result.
    I can’t wait to try this smoothie. It sounds so good!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 24, 2015 at 9:32 pm

      Yep. And I’d rather drink up the sweet stuff than candy because liquids make me fuller faster 🙂 you’re not alone in this!

  7. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    March 24, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    Gotta love a good chocolate smoothie!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 24, 2015 at 9:32 pm

      Can’t be beat!!

  8. Sue Parke says

    March 24, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    I make a smoothie that’s similar. I’ll have to try your recipe! And my smoothies are totally my treat, and help me from eating a pint of ice cream too!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 24, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      It’s the best defense again Ben and Jerry’s!!

  9. Sabrina @ Nutritiously Sweet says

    March 24, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    Mmm! This sounds delicious! I agree, if there is a Ben &Jerry’s pint, I will eat the whole thing! I like going to the scoop shoop once or twice a year and get a single scoop and I savor every taste!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 24, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      I’m glad there’s not a scoop shop near me or else I’d be there weekly lol!

  10. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    March 24, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    can’t EVER go wrong with a banana chocolate combo!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 24, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      Amen sister!! Xo.

  11. Patty @ Reach Your Peak says

    March 24, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    Yum!! I am also one of those people who can eat a whole pint of ben and jerry’s. My favorite flavor is half baked and my BF is obsessed with cinnamon buns. I’ll definitely be trying to make this – maybe with some chocolate protein powder? Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 24, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      Yes!! That would have been a great add-in!! Half baked = the best!!! Let me know if you remake that one 🙂

  12. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    March 25, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    That face!! Priceless!! Love Chunky Monkey Ben and Jerry’s I know I would love this!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 27, 2015 at 5:10 am

      Thanks Sam!!!!!! It was a delicious substitute for the real deal 😉

  13. CourtneyLynne says

    March 25, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    Ok this sounds like a pretty delicious smoothly!!!! I use to be big into making things like this but have been kinda slacking lately… Need to get back into it!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 27, 2015 at 5:11 am

      It’s so worth it!!

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